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Toxic vs. Emotionally Intelligent Leaders: 7 Red Flags and 7 Green Flags

Being a boss isn’t just about getting results—it’s about how you get them.
The best leaders create workplaces rooted in trust, empathy, and growth. The worst? They drain energy and silence voices.
Learn the red flags of toxic leadership and the green flags of emotionally intelligent leadership—and see where you stand.

Ed DeAngelis

Ed DeAngelis is a recognized thought leader in emotionally intelligent leadership and organizational culture. He champions the idea of using humanity as a strategy—a philosophy shaped by his 25+ year career as Founder and CEO of EDA Contractors, where he built a people-first culture and transformed the company into a leader in exterior envelope solutions. His leadership earned recognition as one of Philadelphia’s Top 100 CEOs and C-Level Executives by Titan 100 in 2025 and one of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs in 2024.

Ed DeAngelis

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